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TDEngine35

67.189.186.189

"TXV ?" , posted Sat 28 Oct 08:44user profileedit/delete messagepost reply


What is a TXV and what does it do ?

Tom

 


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heatingman

76.16.135.3

"Re(1):TXV ?" , posted Sat 28 Oct 09:57user profileedit/delete messagepost reply


TXV stands for Thermosatitic expansion valve. What it does is meter or regulate a specific amount of superheat(usually 8-14) into the evaporator coil. it is used in place of a capilary tube or a fixed oriface.

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acefurnacefxr



70.226.28.171

"Re(1):TXV ?" , posted Sat 28 Oct 09:56user profileedit/delete messagepost reply


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